Monthly Masterclasses for clowns of all levels (plus a whole lot more) when you join Clown Spirit Village for the monthly investment that works for you (cancel any time):

$29
$49
$69

Towards a Clown Dramaturgy 

with HERNÁN GENÉ

 

What is the line between clowning and tragedy? Between clowning and buffoonery, stand-up comedy, comedy? In what worlds can a clown live, and in what worlds can they not? What does dramaturgy for clowns consist of? 

This masterclass invites us to move beyond the idea of the clown as an inner child and into the rigorous, poetic territory of theatrical dramaturgy, where the clown is a character placed in a precise situation, with a clear objective. 

Through practical exploration and discussion, we will explore the idea of clowning as a medium for storytelling and how simple conflicts become the engine of clown drama. Drawing on examples from theater, cinema, and clown history, Gené will explain his own approach to clown composition: how rhythm, escalation, crescendo, climax, and anti-climax shape meaning. 

Participants will learn how to build scenes where humor is not decorative but structural—where each action advances the story and deepens the character. 

We will move on to practical writing exercises for clowns, with opportunities to share our work, reflect and receive feedback from each other on our work. 

This workshop is suited for clowns, actors, directors, and performers seeking to create coherent, repeatable, and theatrically grounded clown work—work that can live on stage, not just in improvisation, and speak powerfully to an audience through simplicity, precision, and play.

When Is It?  

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7th
9am (PST), 12pm (EST), 5pm (UK), 6pm (EU)
(The class will last approx 2.5 hours) 

 

Where is it?

Zoom. All Clown Spirit Masterclasses are online.
(We only work with teachers who already have extensive experience of teaching their work online)

 

How Do I Join?

  • Become a CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGER for 1 month
  • You choose whether to pay US$29, US$49 or US$69 (see the criteria for self-selection)
  • Your membership will give you access not only to the masterclass but to the full archive of past masterclasses, weekly coaching calls and much more.
  • If one masterclass is enough for you, cancel your CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGE membership at any time (no commitment).
  • >>FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGE.

The Path of Play: Intervention for Medical Clowns

With RAQUEL GENDRY

 

What can a clown do in the face of pain, illness, or loneliness?

Definitely much more than entertain. With a red nose and an open heart, they can awaken hope, tenderness, and connection, transforming fragility into moments of relief and resilience.

This practical masterclass presents a proven model of intervention in vulnerable spaces through the "Game Path" (Ruta del Juego). It is backed by 19 years of uninterrupted experience from the Red Noses Foundation in Ecuador, tested in the United States and France.

At Red Noses, more than 270 clown doctors have been trained, accompanying over 368,000 people in hospitals, neighborhoods, borders, and disaster zones. Even during the pandemic, we reinvented ourselves with the Teleclownsultorio, bringing care and play to the virtual realm.

The Path of Play is an invitation to incorporate a simple and effective play-based process into your practice as a medical clown. A tool that helps relieve stress, strengthen emotional health, and transform vulnerable spaces into warmer, more human, and connected environments.

 

When Is It? 

SATURDAY MARCH 7th
9am (PST), 12pm (EST), 5pm (UK), 6pm (EU)
(The class will last approx 2.5 hours) 

 

Where is it?

Zoom. All Clown Spirit Masterclasses are online.
(We only work with teachers who already have extensive experience of teaching their work online)

 

How Do I Join?

  • Become a CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGER for 1 month
  • You choose whether to pay US$29, US$49 or US$69 (see the criteria for self-selection)
  • Your membership will give you access not only to the masterclass but to the full archive of past masterclasses, weekly coaching calls and much more.
  • If one masterclass is enough for you, cancel your CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGE membership at any time (no commitment).
  • >>FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGE.

 

The Teachers...

About Hernån

About Raquel

HernĂĄn GenĂ© is a renowned teacher, producer, actor and theatre and circus director. One of the greatest references of physical theatre in Europe and Latin America of the dramatic potential of the multiplying nerve of senses that beats in the actor’s body.

In 1985 he directed the play "Arturo", his first piece, giving rise to a prolific career that spans more than 45 years. He has directed and premiered plays in Spain's main theatres, such as the Centro DramĂĄtico Nacional or the Teatro de la AbadĂ­a in Madrid. His latest production "Pericles prĂ­ncipe de Tiro", by William Shakespeare, was premiered at the Classical Theatre Festival in MĂ©rida before more than 8000 spectators. * To date, he has directed about 60 theater and circus shows, his most outstanding productions being: "Arturo" (1985); “About Horacios y CuriĂĄcios” (2004; Max Award for best show); "The Hunters of ThĂš" (2010); “Tartufo”, by Moliere, (2011), “Los Concierges de San Felipe” (2012); his solo “The Scardanelli Library” (2013); “George Dandin” (2016, 2nd Prize in the XIV edition of the Classic Theater Festival of Moratalaz, Spain); and "Mutis "(2016. World Theater Award for Best Foreign Show of 2106-17, awarded by the University of Buenos Aires); "Pericles, Prince of Tire", by Shakespeare (2019)

Actress, clown, educator, and cultural manager. Founder of Narices Rojas Ecuador (2006), she has trained more than 270 medical clowns, impacting over 368,000 people.

In California, she worked with the University of Southern California on a research project studying the impact of clowning in hospitals. She is part of the teaching staff at The Clown School and serves as Artistic Director of ELBA (Latin American School of Wellbeing and Joy).

Through ELBA and the programs Learning Is Loving Yourself, Clown Heart, and the Wellbeing and Joy Club, more than 6,000 people have benefited, earning recognition for their community impact.

She currently lives in France, where she works as a hospital clown and directs the association Les Grands Nez Rouges.

The Next 6 Months of Masterclasses...

What Participants Are Saying...

Deb Rich

Clown Spirit is a remarkable resource for meeting and conversing with master clowns from around the globe. The access to masterclasses on a monthly basis is beyond my wildest dreams come true. Today's class with Jeff Raz was eye opening and heart opening on so many levels. Masterful teaching of the inner workings of clowning. Thank you Barnaby for building the extraordinary Clown Spirit!

Robin Eriksson

The Masterclass series has been pure magic. It's hard to put into words how transformative it is to be a part of it and all it offers. The practices and wisdom shared in each one is a gift in itself; compound the workshops and it is truly a winfall! I am so grateful for the constant inspiration and encouragement, and for what I am learning about myself and clowning. Did I mention, Clown Spirit is M.A.G.I.C.? 

Brian Sutherland

 

Just took this amazing class thanks to Barnaby King! I highly recommend doing some of the Master classes. I can’t believe how much play we got to do in this workshop with the amazing Joe Dieffenbacher đŸ€Ą Thanks to both of you. One of the best zoom Classes yet!

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